Today's bikes are increasingly made from alternative materials. Some manufacturers are working on models made of wood or bamboo. The Dutch from Dutchfiets try something completely different, namely with waste: their bikes are made of plastic.
Bicycles are usually made of aluminum or steel. However, some manufacturers are also working on models made of alternative materials such as wood or bamboo. A company from the Netherlands does things quite differently: Johannes Alderse Baas and Dutchfiets rely on plastic. Attempts are currently being made to produce frames, wheels and forks from discarded tulip nets and fishing nets - and thus turn waste into a vehicle suitable for everyday use.
A big advantage is that plastic does not corrode. The wheel will not rust even when left outside in the rain. The monobody design also saves many of the parts that a normal bike needs - and that need regular maintenance and sometimes repairs. And what about the driving characteristics?
